Cafe Italia, 520 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE ITALIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 520 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2832
License #: 1613656
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In front of men bathroom
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. In prep area 2 fryers , house hold reach in cooler and 2 microwaves in prep area
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. In 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. In employee bathrooms
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils. In prep area hard tools next to food items
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. In 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In prep area next to mop sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler cold cuts meatballs,lasagna ,cheeses
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Strong odors in both bathrooms
  • Basic - Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Using as a storage in men's bathroom
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. In front line inside of not working reach in cooler used as storage for personal clothes
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner/cook
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Paint cans and heavy equipment tools chainsaw
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. 2 old fryers in prep area unused and lots of personal items clothes And in front line unused flip top reach in cooler In prep area hallway silver house hold unit not working
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Owner touched baked pizza with bare hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over hot dogs
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Throughout walk in cooler cooked chicken,cooked pasta ,cooked lamb ,tuna salad,sausage
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men bathroom
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tomatoes sauce
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. In prep area cooking equipment and cold holding units
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. For pizza
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken next to cold cuts
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by 2 containers ,not in use at all
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For pizza **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Throughout walk in cooler cooked chicken and cold cuts
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's room **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's room **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Flour **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Beef, Reach In Freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup, Burgers, Walk In Cooler **Warning**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Ladys room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Mens room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions. Walk In cooler,
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes. Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, Walk In cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sauces, Walk In cooler
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Mens room
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Ladys room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Calzone, Front counter
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Pizza, Front Counter
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Butter, Walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Pizza, Front counter
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Sausages, Front counter
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Bissel One step furniture and panel polish
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Zyrolite Camo paint, Utensil storage area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Rustoleum High performance enamel, Utensil storage area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Rustoleum Plastic primer, Utensil storage area
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old Books and papers, Kitchen
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6-07-11.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mens room
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladys room
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beans, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Veegetables, Walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
4/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs, Walk In Cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes, Walk In Cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old cooler, Kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11-23-10.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken, WIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Gravy, WIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Potato Salad, WIC
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Custard, WIC
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs, WIC
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3CS
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Ladys room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Mens room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-05-10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 1-5-09.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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